Ten years ago, on September 10th, 2009, the pilot for ‘The Vampire Diaries’ premiered on the CW, ushering in a new era for the network. What was initially written off as a knock-off ‘Twilight’, soon became the most-watched series on TV, with it’s devoted fanbase ensuring it’s longevity. The series lasted 8 seasons and gave life to two spin-offs, including ‘Legacies,’ which is entering it’s second season this fall.

The show made superstars of Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Weasley, among the other charismatic young stars in the cast. When the Salvatore Boys’ story ended in 2017, many of the stars went off to great things, like new series, charity work, and start families. Scroll through the gallery to take a look back at the young stars, then and now, and see what they’ve been up to since TVD ended.